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Event: Comedic Improv with Hardy Action Theatre, 6:30 p.m., The Claiborne at Hattiesburg, 200 Whispering Pine Blvd., next to Family Y. Admission: $5. Proceeds benefit Red Nose Day Charities.
Meeting: Gaining Ground Sustainability Institute Pinebelt Chapter, 7 p.m., Little Building, 403 N. Main St. Pecha Kucha Night, open format, anyone can present for 6 minutes.
Reunion: Old Timers Day, 4 p.m., Cypress House pavilion at NASA Stennis Space Center. Former and current Stennis employees, regardless of their organizational affiliations or length of service, are invited to attend with one guest are invited at no charge. Cost for current employees is $5 per person. Attendees may gain access to the site by arriving at one of the Stennis Security clearance gates any time after 3 p.m. A valid driver s license is needed to gain access. Old Timers’ Day is sponsored by the SSC Recreational Association. Details: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/stennis/[1].
Through May 21
Exhibit: The Art of Osmo Visuri, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oddfellows Gallery, 119 E. Front St.
Through June 30
Exhibit: Works of cartoonist Ricky Nobile, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Living Room Gallery, Peck House, 3601 Pearl St. Free.
Exhibit: The Art of Little Paintings, 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday or by appointment, Sarah Ellen Gillespie Museum of Art, William Carey University. For appointments: (601) 318-6561.
May 21
Event: The ARC Show Choir, 7 p.m., Saenger Theater. $10. Details: www.Hattiesburg[2]ArtsCouncil.org.
Event: Sci-Fi Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Java Werks Coffee and Tea Shop, 2902 Hardy St. Meet your favorite sci-fi characters. Proceeds benefit the charities of Red Nose Day.
Event: Buster Crider Memorial Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, Little Black Creek Waterpark in Lumberton. Every entry will receive a plaque, and the event will offer food, oldies music, 50/50 tickets and a swap meet. Registration is 8-10 a.m. May 21. Tickets are $20 the day of the show. Details: (601) 329-6996.
Event: Vietnam Veteran Reception and Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lake Terrace Convention Center, Hattiesburg. Vietnam veterans and one guest are admitted free. Additional tickets are $15. The event is organized by the Hattiesburg Veterans Committee. Details, tickets: (601) 582-3311 or (601) 582-1714.
May 24
Event: Cash Flow Projections for Your Business Plan, 6-8 p.m., Trent Lott Center, second floor, room 207. To register, go to www.mssbdc.org[3] and click on Workshop Schedule or call (601) 266-5892.
May 25
Event: AARP Smart Driver Course, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, 103 Fox Chase Drive. $15: members, $20: non-members. Register: Janice Halton at (601) 255-0134 or (601) 541-2437.
Event: Lunch Book Clubs, noon and 1 p.m., Hattiesburg Library. Discussing Me Before You, by JoJo Moyes.
Event: The VA Regional Office and the G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center s Rural Health Outreach Team will return to Petal for health screenings, benefits registration and other things veterans might need assistance with, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Petal Civic Center. Veterans and/or spouses may attend. Veterans must bring a copy of their DD-214.
Beginning May 25
Event: 12-week beginner exercise class, 4:30 p.m. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Lamar County Extension Office, Purvis. Fee: $20. Will include cardio, strength and flexibility exercises. Call the office at (601) 794-3910 for details.
May 26
Movie: Lady in the Van, 2 and 6 p.m., Hattiesburg Library.
May 30-June 18
Event: FestivalSouth, the Hattiesburg Concert Association presents Mississippi s only multi-week, multi-genre festival, offering free and ticketed events, including Festival5K, best of the Pine Belt Awards Show, Coffee Concerts, Craft Beer Festival, Classical Afternoons, Artie Events for Kids and Festival Late Night. Headliners: Soul School, Rock of Ages, The Hub City Players and Sandy Patty. Tickets on sale now. Details: (601) 329-1104 or www.festivalsouth.org.
May 31
Event: Petal Book Club, 10 a.m., Petal Library. Discussing Spool of Blue Thread, by Anne Tyler.
June 2
Event: City of Hattiesburg Planning Division discusses proposed new Land Development Code, come and go: 4-7 p.m., short presentation: 5:30 p.m., Sigler Center, 315 Conti St. See the proposed draft at www.hattiesburgms.com/government/departments/urban-development/proposed-new-land-development-code/.
June 3
Event: Back Door Coffeehouse, 7 p.m., University Baptist Church, 3200 Arlington Loop. Featuring Kate Campbell, Tricia Walker, Sharon Gerald.
Event: City of Hattiesburg Planning Division discusses proposed new Land Development Code, come and go: 4-7 p.m., short presentation: 5:30 p.m., Burkett Creek West, Community Room, 18 Millpond Dr. See the proposed draft at www.hattiesburgms.com/government/departments/urban-development/proposed-new-land-development-code/.
June 3-4
Reunion: Hattiesburg High School Class of 1956, Dutch treat dinner, 5 p.m. June 3, Cotton Blues; catered lunch, noon, June 4, Lake Serene Clubhouse. For reservations for either event: Phil Stotland, (601) 268-3585, evening or (601) 268-0202, daytime.
Event: Hurricane Preparedness, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 4100 O Ferrell St. Service providers, local emergency management and first responders will be on hand.
June 4
Event: FestivalSouth 5K Run and Walk benefiting Make-A-Wish Mississippi, registration at 7 a.m., race at 8 a.m., Kamper Park pavilion. Fee: $25 through May 21, $30 after May 21. Register at: Raceroster.com/events/2016/6842/festival-south-5k
Event: 20th annual Senior Citizens Fair and Expo, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Picayune High School Gymnasium, 800 Fifth Ave., Picayune. Sponsored by Pearl River Communications and Picayune Memorial High School Maroon Tide Ladies Softball team.
Event: Hit the Petal Trails Day, Petal River Park. Advanced mountain bike rides, women s/beginner/kids trail ride, trail running class, Birds of Prey presentation, guided tree identification, nature hike. Details: Valerie Wilson, executive director, Petal Area Chamber of Commerce, (601) 583-3306.
Event: City of Hattiesburg Planning Division discusses proposed new Land Development Code, come and go: 9-11 a.m., short presentation: 10:30 a.m., Hattiesburg Public School District Executive Board room, 301 Mamie St. See the proposed draft at www.hattiesburgms.com/government/departments/urban-development/proposed-new-land-development-code/.
Event: Robert and Annie Shoemake Family Reunion, 10 a.m., Runnelstown Community Center, Mississippi 42. Details: Sandra at (251) 649-1486.
Event: Byrd and Elizabeth Travis Reunion, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Indian Springs Community, 138 Walter Myers Road. Details: Sandra Thompson, (601) 402-5673.
June 4-29
Exhibit: Southern Influences, Hattiesburg Cultural Center, 723 N. Main St. Details: www.Hattiesburg[4]ArtsCouncil.org. Opening reception: 2-4 p.m. June 4.
June 6
Event: Pesticide Applicator Training Class, 6 p.m., Lamar County Extension Office, 216 Shelby St., Suite B. $10 fee for exam. To register; (601) 794-3910 before 5 p.m., June 3.
June 6-July 1
Event: Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center Summer Camp: Exploring Your Horizons, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 607 McSwain St. Breakfast, lunch provided. Registration fee: $10 per child. Register at Janet Baldwin (601) 520-0657 or at the Center (601) 336-7940.
June 6-17
Camp: Midsummer Musical Theatre Experience is accepting registrations. The camp is designed for developing acting, singing and dancing skills for ages 8-15. No experience needed. The campers will perform the winner of the 2015 Best Children s Musical in New York City, Space Pirates. Camp will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Department of Theatre on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. For an application, contact Robin Aronson at (601) 266-6442 or email
Meeting: Geneaological Society, 7 p.m., 107 S. Park Ave. Speaker: Max Grivno of USM History Department will present history of American Revolution of Gulf South. Geneaology library opens at 6 p.m.
June 20-24
Camp: Southern Miss Department of English and the Southern Miss Quidditch Team present Camp Quidd-Lit, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Southern Miss Liberal Arts Building. Cost: $185. Pre-pay via check, cash or visit http://www.usm.edu/english/camp-quidd-lit.
June 20-July 1
Writers Institute: Southern Miss Center for Writers presents New Writers Institute, 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Southern Miss Liberal Arts Building. Cost: $265. Pre-pay via check cash or visit http://www.usm.edu/english/new-writers-institute.
June 26
Concert: The Meistersingers present Music of America, 3 p.m., Winters Music Hall, William Carey. Performance with City of Hattiesburg Concert Band. Free.
Ongoing
Event: Dance with live band, 7 p.m., 791 S. Main St. Admission: $5. Door prizes drawn at 10 p.m. Sponsored by Petal American Legion Post 146. Proceeds go to Collins State Veterans Home.
Event: Coffee with a Cop, 8 a.m., JavaWerks, 2902 Hardy St., Suite 10, every second Tuesday. The public forum is designed to provide communication between the Hattiesburg Police Department and the community. For more information, call Java Werks at (601) 268-3993.
Meeting: Hattiesburg Chapter of Toastmasters International, 7-8 a.m. every Tuesday, Merit Health Wesley s cafeteria community room. Interested people are invited to attend and develop better speaking, listening and presentation skills. Details: Andre Heath (601) 606-6631, Jerry Holifield (601) 268-7555, LaJuan Austin (601) 289-4525.
Meeting: Hattiesburg Council of Neighborhoods meets every second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center. Guest speakers from city departments or other organizations usually speak. Public is invited. Details: hburgcon@hotmail.com.
Meeting: The Pine Belt Chapter of the Mississippi Council of the Blind (MCB) meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month at Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center in downtown Hattiesburg. MCB is a support and advocacy group for persons who are blind or have vision problems, but everyone is welcome to attend. Details: Chris at (601) 583-2108.
Event: Indoor Farmers Market, 1200 Corrine St. (J.A.P. Carter Building behind Sherwin Williams). Open all year from 7 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays. Local produce in season, plants, handmade toys, swings, crafts, gift items, canned and baked items and more. Details: (601) 583-9954 on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Meeting: Pinebelt Radio Control Model Airplane Club meets and flies every Sunday afternoon at Purvis-Oloh Road flying field. Details: (601) 818-2410 or www.pinebeltrc.com.
Meeting: Support groups for those grieving a death resulting from a homicide are held monthly in the Hattiesburg, Bassfield and Waynesboro areas. For details, including times and places, call The Shafer Center s Sharing Our Strength Homicide Program at (601) 264-7777.
Meeting: Hattiesburg Jaycees, 6 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month, 208 N. Hutchinson Ave. Membership is open to anyone 18-40 who would like to put their passion into action and make positive change happen in their lives, communities and around the world. Details: (601) 336-0527 or hattiesburgjaycees@gmail.com.
Event: The American Legion, Post 146, Petal, holds dances every Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. with live band. Admission is $5. Details: Van at (205) 335-7274.
Event: The Bikers Church holds a free ride each second Sunday of the month. Riders meet at exit 57 at Keith s gas station. Details: Beth Hickman (228) 832-8509.
Meeting: The Magnolia Doll Club meets at 2:30 p.m. every second Sunday of the month. Details, including meeting location: (601) 264-4981 or (601) 447-6235.
Meeting: Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., every Monday and Thursday, Open Door Church on Oak Grove Road. The group follows a 12-step program, and meetings last one hour. Details: (601) 268-9148.
Meeting: Stone County Lions Club meets at noon the first Monday and 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Western Sizzler in Wiggins. Potential new members welcome.
Story times: Family Story Times are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at Oak Grove Public Library. The same program is held both days.
Story times: Story Time, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Hattiesburg Library, 329 Hardy St.
Story times: Story Time, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Petal Library, 714 S. Main St.
Meeting: Forrest County Democratic Party Executive Committee meeting, 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month, first floor of Paul B. Johnson Chancery Court Building, 641 Main St. Public is welcome. Details: H.C. Johnson, (601) 466-8651.
Meeting: Forrest County Branch of NAACP meeting, 7 p.m. the last Thursday of each month, St. James CME Church, 100 Country Club Drive.
Event: Mississippi Ballroom Dance Association advanced lessons, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, On Your Toes dance studio, 5296 Old Highway 11. Details: http://www.msballroom.com[6].
Event: Mississippi Ballroom Dance Association beginner lessons, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sigler Community Center, 315 Conti St. Details: http://www.msballroom.com[7].
Meeting: American Parkinson s Disease Pine Belt Support Group, 1:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, LiveWell Center, Cloverleaf Medical Plaza. Details: Ruth at ruths57007@aol.com.
Meeting: Bereavement Support Group for anyone who has lost a loved one, 6-7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month, Forrest General Hospice, 1414 S. 28th Ave., Hattiesburg.
Meeting: Spouse s Bereavement Support Group meets noon-1 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at FGH Hospice, 1414 S. 28th Ave., Hattiesburg, and from 6-7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at Heritage United Methodist Church in Oak Grove. Details: (601) 288-2500.
Meeting: Suicide Survivors Support Group, sponsored by Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Details: Mitzi, (601) 310-8357.
Event: Seventh Day Adventist Church Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, in front of Home Depot. No charge for vendors to set up. Details: lenoraclark70@gmail.com or ceirand7@gmail.com.
Event: Southern Miss Farmers Market, Mondays 3-6 p.m., April through October, Shoemaker Square on the Southern Miss campus. Visitors can get directions and free parking passes at the information booth at the Hardy Street entrance to campus.
Event: The Downtown Hattiesburg Farmer s Market is held 3-6 p.m. each Thursday at Town Square Park. Details: www.hattiesburgfarmersmarket.com[8]. Market opens March 24.
Event: USA Dance ballroom and social dance lessons, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays in Hattiesburg or Petal. Details: (601) 818-2459 or www.usadancehattiesburg.com.
Meeting: Bereavement support group, monthly free service provided by a St. Joseph Hospice chaplain for anyone who needs a place to share or find comfort. All family and friends who have lost someone are invited to the safe, confidential non-denominational environment that is conducive to healing. Meetings are 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in Picayune and 5:30 p.m. the third Tuesday in Hattiesburg. Details: (228) 594-3455.
Meeting: Support group for abused women, 7 p.m., first and third Sunday, First Baptist Church, Purvis, family room, Family Life Center. Based on Galatians 6:2 Bear one another s burdens. Details: (601) 543-9396 or (601) 620-6436.
Meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous, Jaywalkers Group, 7 p.m. Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays, 6:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Fridays except for the second Friday of the month, Open Door Church, 2180 Oak Grove Road.
Meeting: Pine Belt Area Retired Educators, 11 a.m. second Wednesday of the month, Senior Building, Sigler Community Center, 315 Conti St. Details: (601) 545-1073, (601) 582-8168.
Exhibit: A new exhibit showcasing the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum located in Biloxi is now on display on the first floor of the terminal at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. On display is a 12-foot wooden traditional sailing skiff built by Mike Broussard. With their small, gaff-rigged sails, these skiffs, stable and maneuverable, were popular in the earlier 20th century.
Meeting: Bereavement Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Tree of Life Outreach Ministry, 1101 Dewey St. Details: Jessica at (601) 329-7329.
Music: Madison Marshall, 6 p.m. Fridays, Java Werks.
Event: StoryZone, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Ellisville Public Library. Focus is to instill the love of reading in children through art, game, play, music. Details: Facebook page or www.laurel.lib.ms.us[9].
Meeting: Hub City Kiwanis, noon second, third and fourth Tuesdays, Conestoga Steakhouse, 6313 U.S. 49.
Meeting: Al-Anon Progress Not Perfection Group, noon, Wednesdays, 38th Avenue Baptist Church, 419 N. 38th Ave. Friends and family of alcoholics are invited. Details: www.MSAFG.org.
Meeting: Grieving Parents Support Group, 6-7 p.m., fourth Tuesday, Hattiesburg Clinic, Support Services Building, Willow Room upstairs, 2901 W. Arlington Loop next to Forrest General Cancer Center.
Event: The Cruise In, 2 p.m.-dark, first and third Sundays, Hooters. All ages event. Community encouraged to bring custom cars and motorcycles for all to see.
Event: Baby Story Time, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Hattiesburg Public Library. Focus is early literacy through nursery rhymes, bounces and stories.
Meeting: Women s Positive Living Support Group, second Tuesday of month, through September. Men s Positive Living Support Group, fourth Tuesday of month, through September. Call for AIDS Services Coalition for location at (601) 329-2425.
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